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Victory Over Impassible Walls

Highwalls
If God asked the typical committee about Jericho He would be told, “You can only take it three ways: with ladders on the walls, by setting fire to the gates or tunneling under the walls.” But Joshua received an unconventional directive from a Higher Source. The way to get it accomplished was marching and blowing trumpets. “They” have come too late to tell Joshua there is only one way to get to total victory over impassable walls.

(This is the fourteenth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


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Pieces of Puzzles Coming Together

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As the people of God assemble today, may they see more than
ever before the great power of God working among them and
bringing the pieces of misunderstood puzzles together and
receive understanding in matters longed desired.

”I want to see the result of all the greatness and power you
have been showing us; for what God in all of heaven or earth
can do what you have done for us?’” (Deut.3:24-25, Living Bible)


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Sounds of Rejoicing

CelebratinglaughingMay you hold on, stand firm and declare your victory knowing
that our victorious Lord will yet fill your mouth with sounds of
victorious rejoicing, even laughter.

”He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and
your lips with joyful shouting.” (Job 8:21, Amp)


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God Makes a Way

BridgeoverwaterGod doesn’t need anyone to offer Him solutions as to how He can make a way. He owns the original copyright on making a way where there is no way. If a committee was asked about the Red Sea, God would have been told, “You can only do it one of two ways: either by barges or by bridges.” But Ps.77:19 says, “Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen” (NIV). God’s footprints were not seen because no one was looking for them. “They” have come too late to tell Moses there is only one way.

(This is the thirteenth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


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Getting Over the Hump

HumpinroadMay the people of God reach that point which takes them over the
frustrating hump of not realizing goals. And may they experience
the sweetness of desire fulfilled while maintaining self-government
and the precepts of biblical values.

”A fulfilled desire is sweet to the soul, but turning
from evil is disgusting to fools.” (Prov.13:19, GW)


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Kingdom Conference in Columbus,TX  ***  March 17-20, 2016
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The Few Overcome Like the Many

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“They” have come too late to tell Gideon that God does not stand with the few and cause them to overcome like they were many. Gideon may be confused today. He may be hiding and pounding out a few pitiful pounds of grain today but be careful because tomorrow night he will be on the hillside with a pitcher and trumpet and rejoicing while an army of thousands turn their swords on one another in total confusion. “They” have come too late to convince Gideon that God doesn’t take the care or the time to work the impossible with a small handful.


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Fortified Gates

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Your Home #26—May your home be fortified against all attacks.
May your marriage, your children, your finances and your family
purpose in the Kingdom of God be fortified and withstand every
hurled stone and every fiery dart the enemy intends for destruction.

”For he has fortified your gates against all enemies
and blessed your children. (Ps.147:13, Living Bible)


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“They” Have Come too Late

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“They” have come too late to tell many people, from many walks of life, that God does not step into the lives and conditions of men and women and work miracles. Scoffers, scorners and unbelievers may offer their logical opinions but God ain’t through until God is through. “They” are too late. Job may be sitting on an ash pile today but tomorrow he will have twice as many camels, twice as many donkeys and more servants than he knows what to do with. (Job 42:10)

(This is the eleventh excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


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Quick at Mending Fences

MendingfenceAs the people of God assemble today, may they forebear
with one another in love, be quick at mending fences and
absolutely refuse to allow the accuser of the
brethren to bring division.

”And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not
in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for
each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences
and quick at mending fences.” (Eph.4:2-3, Msg)


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Face Like Flint

WalkingdownroadIn Isaiah, the prophet shows Messiah setting his face like flint as He heads toward Jerusalem. He could not be dissuaded from His purpose. (Jn 18:37) “Steadfastly set His face…” (Lk 9:51) means “courage, firmness, resolution”.  There are goals yet to reach. There is purpose yet to fulfill and mature sons of God will set themselves to accomplish what they are purposed for and will not shrink back or change their minds just because circumstances threaten.

(This excerpt is from a message by MARTY GABLER. Marty is
speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress March 2-4, 2016.
The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”.)


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Sons and Groaning Communities

Streetcrowd(Kathy Gabler) What “used to be” is not the witness that will impact a community or a region for the Kingdom.  I AM is being misrepresented if He is not present tense and awesome.  If we refuse to allow pride or fear to keep us from fresh and timely obedience, sons of God will be redefined and repositioned as needed and we will flow into a momentum that causes the good plans of God to manifest.  The groaning (Rom.8:19) communities and regions will reel with the supernatural results and exponential harvest that He has planned.

(This excerpt is from a message by KATHY GABLER. Kathy is speaking
at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016. The theme is
“Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”.)


KATHY GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Kathy at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-18T21_51_13-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/


God’s Redemptive Rule Extended

Handreaching1The following is an excerpt from a message by MARTY GABLER. (Marty is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016 ** March 2-4. The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”.

We are instructed by our Lord to pray, “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” It goes without saying that (1) we are to expect that Kingdom to come as we pray and (2) we are the ones through whom that Kingdom is demonstrated. Creation is groaning for the manifestation of the sons of God who have given themselves over to the redemptive rule of God and allow that rule to be extended through them.


MARTY GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt MARTY at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-26T13_27_21-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/


Sons Walk in Authority

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As the people of God assemble today, may they realize the power
of being a son of God, rejoice in being God’s sons and walk in
that authority over the powers and entities that seek to deceive
them hoping that they will live mediocre, defeated lives.

“But as many as received him, to them gave He power to
become the sons of God, even to them that
believe on His name:” (Jn.1:12) 


Listen to worship music from Kingdom Equipping Congress.
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-01T07_07_28-08_00
Kingdom Equipping Congress March 2-4, 2016
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/


God’s Sons and Daughters

The following is an excerpt from an article by DR. DON CRUM. (Dr. Crum is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016. The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”.  Info: KINGDOM EQUIPPING CONGRESS

SceptercrownThe government of the Kingdom of God increases as God’s sons and daughters who are His ambassadors in the earthly realm, understand and operate more in the implementation of God’s “Foreign Policies” in the earth. Therefore, His rule and reign extend and expand throughout the nations, pulling them into alignment. Matt 13:33 “Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.” God’s Kingdom Government is permeating throughout the nations through you and me as His Kingdom Ambassadors.
As God’s sons and daughters in the earth, we are entrusted with an amazing inheritance of kingly authority to legislate the affairs of nations by invoking God’s plans and policies on a massive global scale. We are rapidly moving out of the Congregational and into the Congressional in this hour. Understanding our delegated authority in Christ is imperative.

(Dr. Crum is president and founder of Leadership International, an organization designed to develop and train leaders with emphasis on integrity, courage, power and vision in the fields of church, government, business and education. Don serves in an advisory and mentoring role to presidents of nations, other government officials and military commanders. God uses him significantly to impact nations like Nigeria, Benin, China, Ghana, Israel, Russia, Korea, Mexico, India, England, Malaysia, the Ukraine and the United States.)
Info about KEC2016: KINGDOM EQUIPPING CONGRESS


Both Hands on Plan A

The following is an excerpt from an article by MELISSA GABLER. (Melissa is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016. The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”. Info: martygabler.com/kec2016)

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This is the year to loose your grasp on plan B and take hold, with both hands, of plan A – His original intent for your life in 2016. If your answer is hidden, ask God what the right question is in this moment. Ask Him what, in you, might be hindering the answer. Ask Him what you need to know today. He’s got plans for you, He is not into punishing you. His M.O. is all about forgiveness, redemption, relation- ship, and promotion all for His glory. Hey, if He tells you it’s simply about timing then it’s really that simple. His timing is perfect. Look at the birth and life of Samuel. Perseverance is key! It’s going to be an amazing year. Get ready for your answers.

(This is an excerpt taken from Melissa’s article “God-Cloaked Answers”.
For info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/)


MELISSA GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Melissa at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-24T20_55_32-08_00
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/


Don’t Limit the Limitless One

During the Gulf war I read about an interesting incident which happened to a sergeant who was a member of the Assemblies of God (I don’t remember which Assemblies publication it was. I am not attempting to quote but simply remember the story’s basic details). He and his men were awaiting orders at a designated position. While they were at this position, they were guarding some supplies. An Arab rode up on a camel and when he climbed CamelLoadedMandown, he presented the men with a small bundle. He was apparently quite desperate. It was obvious that he was pleading with the American soldiers but they were unable to understand the source of his desperation because the man only spoke Arabic. From a distance, the sergeant was sitting in a jeep watching the proceedings as the man fell to the ground and began drawing in the sand in an effort to communicate. Something in the sergeant’s heart was stirred as he observed the Arab’s frantic efforts. He walked over to where the commotion was and asked what was going on. The men showed him the bundle which contained an infant. The sergeant then asked the Arab what he needed. The Arab responded with great relief that, finally, someone could understand him. He told the sergeant that the baby was in desperate need of milk. It just so happened that there was a large stack of milk in cases which the soldiers were guarding. The sergeant gave his men orders to load as much milk as possible on the man’s camel. After the Arab had left, the soldiers approached the sergeant in amazement. One soldier spoke up and said, “Sir, none of us knew that you spoke Arabic.” The sergeant replied, “I don’t speak a word of Arabic.” With inquisitive looks, his men protested, “But, sir, we all heard you just speak Arabic to that man.” The sergeant heard himself speaking English and heard the Arab replying in English, yet they were both speaking Arabic. I wonder which operation of the Holy Spirit that was. Perhaps it was the compassionate heart of Jesus enabling two men to communicate who, otherwise, had no logical way of communicating. So, was it the gift of tongues or interpretation or was it mercy or the word of knowledge or the word of wisdom or perhaps some other? The end result was that a person who has experienced the power of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues was able to communicate with a man who spoke a language which he did not understand. Why would we want to limit this Limitless God Jehovah which we serve?
(This is an excerpt from the book “Prophetic Characteristics and Guidelines” written by Marty Gabler.)


MARTY GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt MARTY at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-26T13_27_21-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/

 


Manifest Sons Manifest Christ

AdultSonFatherThe following is an excerpt from a message by SIMON PURVIS. (Bro. Simon is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016. The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”. Info: martygabler.com/kec2016)

I watched the season when we all tried to find our purpose while living external. There is only one purpose in earth, different functions but only one purpose. In Philippians 1, Paul was in prison and the people were praying for his deliverance. He made this statement, “The thing is not whether I live or die, the purpose is that Christ be manifest. For me to live is Christ.” You may be called to be an apostle or prophet, but that is not your destiny or purpose. That is a function in which you are to manifest Christ. Until we find out that our purpose is to manifest Christ, we will not know what life is about because callings and giftings will not satisfy. When we know Him internally, the motive is love and the purpose is that Christ be manifest. There is no other purpose for the saints. If we know Christ externally and get caught up in destiny and purpose, we fight people to the top, but manifest sons manifest Christ. Things that were important in the external are no longer important when we move into the internal.(This article was taken from a teaching given by Simon Purvis. He is the lead teacher at the Word of Life Teaching Center in Luflin,TX. Training is at 10:00am each Sunday. To contact him about speaking engagements or to purchase his 160 page study manual on the Kingdom of God, call Word of Life Teaching Center at 936-639-2000; Email: wol-luf@consolidated.net)For info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/


SIMON PURVIS is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Simon Purvis at KEC:
 http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-21T21_12_25-08_00
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/


Not the end of the Story

SamuelAnointDavidAs a mere boy David was anointed by one of the most powerful and effective prophets of all time. He was anointed, not to be pageboy, not to be the king’s confidant but to be king. But a few short years later he is standing in a cave shaking his head …. totally confused. This seemingly misplaced shepherd cries: Look to my right and see; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life (Ps 142:4, NIV). But that was not the end of the story. That scenario certainly didn’t consume most of the pages of the book about David’s life. We also must read all the many, many pages which tell about all the battles David won. As he dances before the ark of the Lord while it is being brought to Zion (2Sam 6:14), they have come too late to tell him God does not make a way for those whom He calls. Scoffers have come too late to tell David God is not faithful, that God does not bring to victory those He ordains.

(This is the tenth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page. Marty is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016–March 2.)


Listen to worship music from Kingdom Equipping Congress.
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-01T07_07_28-08_00
Kingdom Equipping Congress March 2-4, 2016
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/


Guard Against All Kinds of Greed

ThiefRunning
May the Lord give His people foresight and
good sense so that He can deliver His people
from con men, thieves and bait-and-switch.

“Be careful and guard against all kinds
of greed. (Lk.12:15a, Expanded Bible)


 

SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/


Not Out of God’s Purpose

OneBlackSheepJoseph had dreams. He was convinced, at one point, that they were not initiated in his own mind. Joseph is called to great responsibility. He is called to rule Pharaoh’s house. He shared his dreams and calling with brethren and as a result ended up in a pit and later in prison. He just stands there shaking his head. Now he is confused. But after a period of time, which was determined by an all-wise and all-knowing God, he stands before his brothers. They’ve come too late to tell Joseph he is out of God’s purpose. They’ve come too late to tell him that God does not step into the lives and conditions of men and work miracles. Standing before them he proclaims without a single doubt, “You did not send me here. It was to save many lives that God sent me ahead of you” (Gen 45:7).

(This is the ninth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/


Celebrate God’s Righteousness

WorshipJoy
As the people of God assemble today, may they speak
of and sing of our Lord’s rich goodness and celebrate
His righteousness and find their hope renewed.

The news of Your rich goodness is no secret
Your people love to recall it and sing songs of
joy to celebrate Your righteousness.”
(Ps.145:7, Voice)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/


Be Continually Cautious

DrivingTraffic
May the Lord keep you as you drive down streets and
highways. May you always be alert and have sufficient
time to avoid someone coming over into your lane
or pulling out in front of you.

”What I say to you I say to everyone, ‘Be on the
alert [stay awake and be continually cautious]!’”
(Mk.13:37, Amp)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/


Forward-Propelling Momentum

ForwardMomentumBy the time we find Peter in the 2nd chapter of Acts he has ceased his self-inflicting tortuous barrage of oaths and has already responded to the forward-propelling momentum of his Lord’s invitation. He is now proclaiming,  “These men are not drunk. I know what is happening here. This is what Joel was talking about. The Christ whom David spoke of was not abandoned to the grave but God has raised this Jesus to life!” (Acts 2:30-32). They’ve come too late to tell Peter that he cannot be restored to praise and purpose. They’ve come too late to tell Peter there’s no use in preaching. They’ve come to late to tell him that this Jewish area is a “burnt-over evangelistic field.” They’ve come too late because Peter just gave an altar call and 3,000 plus have jammed the altars to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

(This is the eighth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/